Chapter 886

This was the reason the top-tier deities of the third level were left in stunned uncertainty.

"Creation successful!"

Lin Yan was unaware of the commotion outside the heavenly sun; even if he had known, he wouldn't have cared.

Now, his rule creation had succeeded, placing him halfway into the fourth level.

And not the front half.

But the back half.

Immediately, Lin Yan clicked "Upgrade Available!" on his divine core.

"Divine core upgrading…"

The system's notification tone sounded.

Just ten seconds later, the system sent another notification:

"Divine core upgrade successful. Congratulations, your divine core has reached Level 16."

The system's voice rang out!

Level 16 divine core!

This was already a standard Level 16 divine core!

For other deities, ascending from the peak of the third level to the fourth level was excruciatingly difficult.

For Lin Yan, it was terrifyingly simple.

The entire process lasted less than a minute!

This was effectively an instant ascent to the fourth level!

Of course, Lin Yan's expenditures were still substantial.

The resources consumed were equally terrifying.

Yet, for Lin Yan, who held over one hundred thousand G of divine essence and vast amounts of divine energy, trading resources for time was a highly advantageous deal.

Lin Yan gazed at his divine core.

【Divine Name: Lord of Flame

Divine Core Level: Level 16 Divine Core

Temple: 105

Holy Maiden: 16

Believers: 392,510,000

Divine Realm: Available for Creation

Divine Body: Level 15

Faith Power: 889,000,000

Dark Faith: 398,000,000

Divine Power: 1,090,000

Chaotic Divine Power: 890,000

Divine Lineage: Activated, No Command Issued】

"My divine body should be upgraded too."

Lin Yan murmured.

Then, he pulled out a massive amount of resources.

Yes, during this time, Weiweila had not merely collected materials for Lin Yan's divine core upgrade.

Ascending to the fourth level meant a comprehensive upgrade of both divine core and divine body.

Thus, Lin Yan held a large quantity of resources specifically for upgrading his divine body.

Upgrading the divine body was even simpler than upgrading the divine core.

Once the divine core reached the required level and sufficient resources were available, the divine body could be upgraded.

Lin Yan absorbed these resources.

Then, his entire body transformed into a massive black hole, drawing in the blazing energy of the sun.

Under sufficient resource conditions, the entire divine body upgrade process lasted at most a few minutes.

Stabilizing the divine core and divine body, however, took longer.

"Two Divine Lords, the Lord of Flame is too powerful—I dared only follow from afar. He should be in that region."

Inside the heavenly sun, a group of visitors had already arrived.

This group entered the heavenly sun far earlier than other peak third-level deities.

They had, in fact, been trailing Lin Yan all along.

And from their words, it was clear that among them were two peak third-level Divine Lords!

"As long as we narrow down the general area, with so many of us, he won't escape."

A man with a square jaw and a faint air of authority spoke.

At this moment, a ripple of rule-level fluctuation reached them.

"Hmm? Someone is attempting to breach the fourth level."

Another Divine Lord beside the square-jawed one said.

"Ignore him. He won't succeed so quickly. First, find the Lord of Flame. He dares to reveal so much divine essence—hmm, I wonder what boldness a third-level deity could possibly have."

The square-jawed Divine Lord said.

Clearly, these two Divine Lords were not near the first spatial gate.

They had not witnessed Lin Yan charging into the sun during the third wave of energy tides.

Otherwise, they might not have thought that way.

"Something's off—this fluctuation seems to be coming from the Sun."

At this moment, another Divine Lord spoke.

The square-faced Divine Lord, upon hearing his words, focused his perception and also sensed something amiss.

"It truly is coming from the Sun—this person has immense audacity, daring to break through to the fourth level inside the Sun!"

The square-faced Divine Lord drew in a breath and said.

Even though he himself was at the peak of the third level, he was astonished by the other's boldness!

"Maybe he has that kind of confidence?"

Another Divine Lord said.

Though his tone was normal, the chill on his face could no longer be hidden.

"Let's go. First, find the Flame Lord, then join the commotion. The Sun is so vast—it'll take considerable time to locate him. But since he dared to break through at this moment, the space outside the Sun must already be a net of traps, right?"

The square-faced Divine Lord's face also twisted into a cold sneer.

Whether the man was merely bold or truly confident, daring to break through to the fourth level inside the Sun, he would not let him succeed.

"This man is definitely asking for death… Huh…?"

Before the other Divine Lord could finish speaking, he sensed the fluctuation vanish, and couldn't help letting out a soft "Huh?"

"Huh!"

The square-faced one also let out a soft "Huh!"

The two Divine Lords exchanged glances.

"Strange!"

"Indeed strange. Forget it—first find the Flame Lord. Titus, which direction is the Flame Lord in?"

The square-faced Divine Lord asked.

"My Lord, he is in that direction."

Titus said.

"That seems to be the direction the previous fluctuation came from—could it be the Flame Lord is breaking through?"

The square-faced Divine Lord couldn't help saying.

"He doesn't even have a divine lineage—he has to kill lowly pests himself. Unlikely. But then again… hm. Better if it's him—we'll deal with him all at once."

The other Divine Lord gave a light scoff and flew ahead in that direction.